About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the general rehabilitation unit therapy team at Mount Gould Hospital on a fixed-term 12-month contract. This post would suit Band 5's looking to specialise or current Band 6's who would like to broaden their experience.
The successful post holder will work alongside the existing team to operate in a general rehabilitation unit ward. In all these areas you will be supported by experienced clinicians who are specialists in their field.
The successful candidate will be joining a well- established team in delivering physiotherapy service to patients as part of the wider multidisciplinary unit. Applicants would need to have a broad range of experience, including post-graduate experience in the treatment of patients within the medical and surgical speciality.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to general inpatients on General Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Gould Hospital. This involves working across the trust in a range of settings.
To assist the Team Leaders in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients within the team, on a day-to-day basis.
To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentations, and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
At times community / home visits may be required to be undertaken.
To deputise for the Team Leaders when necessary.
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working autonomously. Senior support and supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from specialist physiotherapists is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Post graduate demonstrable experience in core rotations: Medical / Surgical / Neurology / Respiratory / Trauma and Orthopaedics / MSK Demonstrable experience of teaching Proven evidence of CPD An awareness of current NHS and Health issues related to rehabilitation Proven evidence of contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of complex MDT working and discharge planning. Clinical educator Demonstrable experience within acute care setting
Qualifications Essential
Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent. HCPC registration. Ability to maintain own development.
Desirable
MSc relevant to the area Attendance of additional relevant professional courses.
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
Desirable
Proven evidence of personal leadership.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Mount Gould Hospital
200 Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)